When it comes to easy, weeknight dinners, it’s hard to beat the convenience and simplicity of a sheet pan meal. And this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken just might be the tastiest version we’ve come across.
Packed with vibrant tropical flavors and roasted to perfection, this one-pan wonder delivers a complete meal with minimal effort. The secret lies in the interplay of sweet, savory, and spicy elements – a winning combination that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
1. Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps coconut oil, melted
- 1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
- 4 large bell peppers (assorted colors), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- A small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenderloins, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the melted coconut oil to the bowl and mix again until the chicken is fully coated.
Arrange the seasoned chicken tenderloins on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
In the same bowl, combine the onion wedges, bell pepper pieces, minced jalapeño, and pineapple chunks. Toss to mix.
Spread the vegetable and pineapple mixture on the other side of the sheet pan, keeping it separate from the chicken.
Roast the sheet pan in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and drizzle the fresh lime juice over the vegetables and pineapple. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
Serve the Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken immediately.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, a crowd-pleasing dish for your next backyard barbecue, or a way to infuse some island flavor into your repertoire, this Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken is sure to become a new family favorite. It’s easy, it’s delicious, and it just might transport you to a tropical oasis with every bite.
